- Brand: Axial
- Model Number: AXI232040
- Product Type: C-Hub Steering and Suspension Component
- Vehicle Platform: 1/10 RBX10 Rock Crawler
- Compatible Models: RBX10 Ryft 4WD Rock Bouncer Kit (AXI03009), RBX10 Ryft 4X4 Brushless Rock Bouncer RTR (AXI03005)
- Part Classification: Replacement Part and Optional Part
- OEM Status: Genuine Axial factory component
- Application: Steering geometry and suspension articulation
Overview
The AXIAL AR14B C-Hub for RBX10 is an essential replacement chassis component designed for serious RC enthusiasts who demand precision engineering and reliability. This OEM Axial part is specifically engineered for the RBX10 rock crawler platform, offering direct fitment compatibility with both the 1/10 RBX10 Ryft 4WD Rock Bouncer Kit and the 1/10 RBX10 Ryft 4X4 Brushless Rock Bouncer RTR models. Whether you're maintaining your existing RBX10 platform, upgrading worn components, or building a custom rock crawler setup, this C-Hub replacement ensures your vehicle maintains optimal performance and durability across demanding terrain.
For UK RC car enthusiasts exploring the RBX10 rock crawler range, the AR14B C-Hub represents genuine Axial OEM quality at an accessible price point. This is a critical steering and suspension component that directly affects how your RC crawler navigates obstacles, maintains traction, and responds to driver input. Rock crawling demands precision-engineered parts that can withstand extreme articulation, sharp impacts, and the constant stress of climbing and descending technical terrain. The AR14B C-Hub has been engineered to meet these exacting standards, making it an ideal upgrade or replacement part for builders and bashers alike.
Purchasing replacement and optional parts like the AR14B C-Hub demonstrates a commitment to long-term vehicle maintenance and performance optimisation. Rather than facing complete model obsolescence when individual components wear or break, you can extend the life of your RBX10 platform with genuine Axial factory parts. This modular approach to RC vehicle ownership is particularly valued by dedicated rock crawler pilots who understand that a well-maintained platform delivers superior off-road performance, better handling characteristics, and more predictable behaviour during complex terrain negotiation.
Key Features
- Genuine Axial OEM Component — This is an authentic factory-manufactured part from Axial, ensuring engineering accuracy, proper material specifications, and perfect fitment without modification or adjustment required.
- RBX10 Direct Compatibility — The AR14B C-Hub is specifically designed for the 1/10 RBX10 rock crawler platform, offering seamless integration with both Ryft 4WD and Ryft 4X4 models without requiring adapters or modifications.
- Critical Steering and Suspension Component — As a C-Hub, this part forms a crucial connection point in your vehicle's front-end geometry, directly influencing steering response, suspension articulation, and overall handling balance during rock crawling manoeuvres.
- Replacement and Upgrade Part — Whether replacing a damaged component from aggressive off-road driving or upgrading your setup for enhanced performance, this part allows you to refresh critical wear items and maintain your RBX10 at peak operating condition.
- Precision-Engineered Design — Axial's engineering expertise ensures this C-Hub maintains tight tolerances and consistent geometry, delivering predictable steering feel and reliable suspension performance across varied rock crawling conditions.
- Affordable Maintenance Solution — At an accessible price point, this OEM replacement allows you to keep your RBX10 platform competitive and reliable without requiring complete model replacement.
Technical Performance
The AR14B C-Hub represents Axial's commitment to precision engineering for dedicated rock crawling applications. As a critical steering and suspension geometry component, this C-Hub maintains exact specifications that directly influence how your RBX10 responds to steering input, how much suspension articulation you can achieve, and how weight is distributed during extreme terrain negotiation. Genuine Axial OEM parts like this C-Hub are manufactured to exacting tolerances using materials specifically selected for the unique demands of rock crawling, where vehicles encounter side-loading, extreme articulation, impact forces from rocks and obstacles, and sustained stress during slow-speed technical climbing. The precision fit between the C-Hub and associated steering and suspension components ensures that suspension geometry remains consistent, allowing you to dial in your vehicle's handling characteristics with confidence. Rock crawling demands predictability and reliability from every component — a worn or damaged C-Hub can introduce slop into steering geometry, inconsistency in suspension response, and unpredictable handling during technical manoeuvres. By maintaining genuine Axial components like the AR14B C-Hub, you preserve the engineering integrity that makes the RBX10 platform such an effective and capable rock crawler.
What's in the Box
- 1x AXIAL AR14B C-Hub for RBX10
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the AXIAL AR14B C-Hub compatible with my RBX10? — Yes, the AR14B C-Hub is engineered for direct compatibility with both the 1/10 RBX10 Ryft 4WD Rock Bouncer Kit and the 1/10 RBX10 Ryft 4X4 Brushless Rock Bouncer RTR. It is a genuine replacement and optional upgrade part designed specifically for these RBX10 models.
- What is a C-Hub and why do I need it? — A C-Hub is a critical steering and suspension component that connects your steering linkage to your suspension components. It directly affects your vehicle's steering response, suspension geometry, and overall handling. If yours is worn, damaged, or bent from aggressive rock crawling, replacing it with the genuine Axial AR14B C-Hub will restore proper handling and predictability.
- Is this a replacement part or an upgrade? — The AR14B C-Hub serves as both. It is listed as both a Replacement Part and an Optional Part in Axial's fitment information, meaning you can use it to replace a worn or damaged original part, or upgrade from an older C-Hub specification to benefit from updated engineering.
- Will this part improve my RBX10's performance? — If you are replacing a worn original part, switching to the AR14B C-Hub will restore precise steering geometry and suspension response, which directly translates to more predictable handling and better performance during rock crawling. For those upgrading from older specifications, the newer engineering may offer improved durability and handling characteristics.
- What other maintenance parts should I consider for my RBX10? — The RBX10 rock crawler platform benefits from routine maintenance including replacement of worn steering components, suspension parts, bearings, and driveline elements. Axial produces a comprehensive range of replacement and optional parts designed to keep your RBX10 performing at its best — consult with RC Model Shop for a complete maintenance checklist.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the AXIAL AR14B C-Hub RBX10 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
We want to make sure your delivery goes smoothly, so here are some important details about our service:
- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
- Most of our products include delivery in the price. If your order is under £90, a small delivery fee will apply but do not worry this will always be clearly shown at checkout before you complete your purchase.
- Depending on what you choose at checkout, your order will usually be delivered either the next working day or within 2 working days. For next day delivery please place your order before 2:00pm. Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday only. Some items may take a little longer and if that is the case we will always show the expected delivery time on the product page.
- If your order includes items with different dispatch times we will normally wait and send everything together once all items are in stock. If one of the items is going to take a while we will give you the choice either wait for everything to arrive or let us send the available items now and deliver the rest later. It is up to you.
- We use trusted delivery partners to make sure your order gets to you safely and on time. We use DPD for next working day deliveries and Royal Mail for the 2 day option.
- As soon as your order is on its way we will send you a tracking number by email. If you provide your mobile number at checkout we will also send delivery updates straight to your phone so you can keep an eye on progress.
- If a product is marked as "Dispatched within 3 working days" delivery usually takes around 3 to 5 working days from when your order is placed.
- For customers in Inverness and other parts of the Scottish Highlands deliveries can take up to 2 working days even if you select next day delivery as couriers do not currently offer a guaranteed next day service to those areas.
